Brick wall installation in Madison AL - a wall that stands straight and sheds water
Tired of a fence that needs painting? We build brick walls with full mortar joints, a proper top and a base that stays dry.
Planning the wall
We work out the line, thickness and footprint with you.
Full mortar joints
Every joint filled and tooled, the way I was taught.
Top and base
We detail both ends, since that's where water does damage.
Final walk-through
We clean up and walk the finished wall with you.
What goes into building a brick wall in Madison?
Brick wall installation in Madison means laying clay brick in fully filled mortar joints to build a garden wall, boundary or privacy wall that holds its color and, built properly, keeps rain from getting in.
The color is in the clay, so bare brick doesn't need painting or sealing. The real work is in the details. We fill and tool every joint the way I was taught, and we cover the wall while it's going up so rain doesn't soak in. I'll also talk you through the top and the base, because that's where water does its damage.
Price comes down to how much wall you want, how thick it has to be to stand on its own, whether it needs piers, the brick you pick and how the top is finished. The schedule turns on the weather, since heat and cold are both hard on fresh brickwork, and on whatever the city asks for, which we sort out before we start. I'll look it over and give you the price in writing.
- A wall that doesn't need painting
- Joints filled full and tooled tight
- A top and base detailed for water
- A written price before work starts
When does a brick wall make sense for your yard?
Most calls start with a fence that's worn out, a yard that needs a real boundary, or an old wall that's past saving.
A fence that keeps needing work
Wood boards rot and painted fences need repainting. A brick wall gets built once and mostly asks to be left alone.
You want a real boundary
A brick wall marks the line and blocks the view better than a fence, and it looks like part of the property.
An old wall leaning over
When a wall leans or has cracks running through the brick, rebuilding it is usually the honest answer. Patching won't hold it up.
Joints crumbling, brick still sound
That wall may not need replacing at all. Brick pointing swaps out the worn mortar, and I'll tell you if that's all you need.
Ground that needs holding back
A wall that holds back soil is a retaining wall, which is its own job. We handle that under retaining wall construction.
A wall to match the house
Brick that goes with a brick house ties the yard together. If your house is stone, stone masonry may suit it better.
Get your brick wall priced
Tell us what the wall is for and roughly how long it runs. We'll get back to you within one business day, and the on-site quote is free, no obligation.
What I check before a brick wall
Before I recommend anything, I look at what the wall has to do, where it runs and how water will move around it.
Thickness and layout
UK brick guidance says a thin wall can only be so slender before side forces start to matter, and offers a thicker base, piers or a zigzag. Each changes the footprint.
The top of the wall
Rain hits the top first. The same guidance calls for a properly detailed protective coping, a cap that throws water off the wall, and I'll show you the options.
The base and paving
Where paving meets the wall, that guidance says to slope it away or add a drainage strip, so the bottom rows of brick don't sit soaked.
Where the wall runs
We walk the line with you and note what it meets and whether it holds back any soil, since that changes what the city asks for.
How a brick wall job runs with us
We plan the job around your yard, the weather and the city's paperwork, and you'll have the scope and price in writing before anything gets built.
You call or write
Call (256) 289-8018 or send the form with what the wall is for, and we get back to you.
I come out
I walk the spot with you, look at the line, the paving and the ground around it, and tell you what I'd build.
Price in writing
You get the scope and price in writing, and you sign a contract before anything gets filed or ordered.
Permits and materials
We check what the city or county office asks for, take care of any permit paperwork and line up the brick.
Build and walk-through
We lay the wall ourselves, clean up, then walk the finished wall with you so you can see every joint.
Why Madison homeowners call Advanced Madison Concrete and Masonry for brick walls
You get the person who priced the job working on the wall while it's built, and a straight answer about whether you need a new wall at all.
The owner on your job
I come out to price the wall myself, and I work on the crew alongside our masons while it goes up.
Trained to tear it out
I learned under a boss who made me relay any course that wasn't right. We've run jobs that way since 2023.
Licensed and fully insured
Licensed and fully insured on every job we take, so you're not carrying the risk while our crew is in your yard.
Honest about smaller fixes
If your old wall only needs new mortar, I'll tell you before I'd sell you a new one. Call (256) 289-8018 and ask.
Brick wall installation in Madison and the cities nearby
The city's permitting office requires permits for all retaining walls. Its list names retaining walls, not other brick walls, so for a freestanding wall we ask the office before we build, and we file any permit with your signed contract showing scope and price. The city also asks owners to know their setbacks and easements first, so we settle where the wall runs early.
Zoning questions about your lot go to the city's Planning and Economic Development Department at (256) 772-5630. Past Madison, we build brick walls in Huntsville, Decatur, Athens and the cities around them, from newer subdivisions to older homes where a new wall has to sit next to old brick.
Planning a brick wall in Madison or nearby? Let's talk it over.
(256) 289-8018Brick wall questions we hear
How much does a brick wall cost in Madison, AL?
Brick and masonry work in the Huntsville area usually costs about $10 to $25 per square foot. Where your wall lands in that range depends on its size, the brick and the details it needs, and I'll put your price in writing after I see the spot.
Do I need a permit to build a brick wall in Madison?
If the wall holds back soil, yes, because the city requires permits for all retaining walls. Its list names retaining walls, not other brick walls, so for a freestanding wall we check with the permitting office first and handle the paperwork if a permit is needed.
Does a brick wall need to be painted?
No, the color is part of the clay, so bare brick doesn't need paint or a surface treatment. Some people paint brick to reflect more light or for looks, but most paint authorities say painted exterior brick needs repainting every three to five years, so I'd leave it bare unless you really want that look.
How long does brick wall installation take in Madison?
The weather sets the schedule as much as the wall's size, because hot and cold weather both work against fresh brick and mortar. We plan the start date around the forecast with you, and I'll lay out the plan once I've seen the job.
Does a contractor need a license to build a brick wall in Alabama?
Alabama's home builder licensure law applies when a residential job exceeds $10,000, labor and materials included, and the work falls within the Home Builders Licensure Board's jurisdiction. It covers building, remodeling, repairing or improving a residential structure, so on a bigger wall it's worth asking any builder you're comparing.
How do I find out if a brick wall builder offers a warranty?
Ask before you sign, because Alabama's licensure law leaves a written home warranty up to the builder. Many licensed builders provide one, so get whatever they offer in writing. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Get a brick wall estimate in Madison
Have the wall's purpose, rough length and your lot's setbacks handy, then call (256) 289-8018 or use the form for a free on-site quote.